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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Coyote pack kills dog in South Lake Tahoe

Coyote

A pack of coyotes killed a dog last weekend on a trail at
the end of North Benjamin Drive in Stateline, NV. According to
the Tahoe Daily Tribune, a couple were walking their unleashed Whippet when the
dog began to chase five or six coyotes.

The Whippet chased the coyotes out of sight over a ridge
near the Tahoe Rim Trail. When the couple caught up to the dog it was too late.
The coyotes had “ripped him to shreds”.

Coyote Behavior:

Coyotes hunt in pairs or in a pack of about six. They hunt
night or day for small mammals, snakes, and insects. Domestic cats and small
dogs are prone to attack in their own yard. When hunting larger animals,
coyotes pursue their prey to exhaustion and attack from the rear. The pack may
also chase their prey into the path of a hidden member of the pack.

Human encounters:

Coyotes prefer to avoid humans, but aggressive behavior
and attacks have been reported. Most of the 48 verified attacks from 1998 -2003
occurred in Southern California. “Attacks” or encounters included confronting
people with dogs, stalking small children, and chasing runners and cyclists.

A single coyote can lure a single dog back to the pack.

Make sure your large dog stays close to you when running
or hiking the trails. Small dogs or dogs who like to give chase should remain
on a leash if you hear or see a coyote in the area.

33 comments:

What is seen as luring is a false interpretation. Domestic dogs often chase and harass wildlife. When said wildlife does not take kindly to the intrusion, people may wind up with dead or injured dogs. Similar to wolves, coyotes see strange canids as competition to their family food supply, and/or a potential threat to their offspring. They do not want your dog chasing them. Please respect wildlife and the life of your canine companions by keeping them leashed if you do not have confident vocal control.

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